The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Section 9. Act not to imply enlargement of scope of contempt

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

9. Act not to imply enlargement of scope of contempt.— Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as implying that any disobedience, breach, publication or other act is punishable as contempt of court which would not be so punishable apart from this Act.

Source: India Code